Good news

"The Gospel is not good news because we have “tribulation”, but because our Lord and Savior has of a certainty “overcome the world”. It is indeed a joyous privilege to endure “tribulation” as we serve our Lord. The joy is not that have we have “tribulation” in His service, but that we can show our love to Him by serving Him in spite of the “tribulation” associated with our service." -- J. C. Stanaland